April 8, 2021

Here is your invitation to bring your entire board and management team together at this one-day leadership retreat – at a group price of $700! Position your organization for success in 2021 with facilitator Dr. David S. Weiss, who will provide expert guidance to help you:

• engage your board
• clarify accountabilities
• establish your key strategic priorities
• collaboratively determine how you’ll measure success
• reach a clear understanding of what good governance means for your association in the year ahead

There is no limit to the number of people you can include in your group of attendees. Set your team up for success with this interactive online workshop, all for the single group price of $700 for CSAE members and $1100 for non-members!

Find out more about the Governance Forum from CSAE President & CEO, Tracy Folkes Hanson.

Register your team here.

CSAE Members Only

Are you a young association professional and CSAE member looking to make connections and build your career? Consider being part of CSAE’s Next-Gen Mentorship Program. You’ll connect with accomplished industry professionals for one-on-one learning sessions focused on personal and professional growth. A specially-designed website introduces you to program mentors, and you can book one‐hour sessions to discuss important career topics. After the first session, you can continue the mentoring relationship. If you are interested in enhancing your professional growth, sign up for the Mentorship Program here by 5:00 pm ET on Friday, April 2, 2021. Questions? Contact Janice Chong, CSAE Membership Coordinator, for details.

CSAE Members Only
March 23 and April 6 at 2:00 pm EST

Join Tracy Folkes Hanson, CSAE president and CEO, and your association colleagues from across the country to discuss challenges and opportunities specific to the not-for-profit sector. All CSAE Members are welcome at these no-charge chats! Click here to join the discussion.

April 1, 2021 at 1:00 pm EST

Welcome to CSAE! Here’s your chance to learn about the many benefits that come with your membership. Kickstart your CSAE journey at this informative session while you connect with other new members. Click here to register.

I am the managing director of JGK Integrated Solutions, an event marketing services company that specializes in corporate brand strategy and logistics for associations. I am a new member and a volunteer on the CSAE Trillium Professional Development Task Force, and I am excited about being part of the robust CSAE community and collaborating with members across the country. As a digital event strategist, I offer digital broadcast quality event solutions to my clients. For CSAE members who want to pivot to virtual, I look forward to guiding them into the digital space so they can successfully execute their virtual and hybrid events.

Email Jim at jim.koufis@jgksolutions.com and connect with him on LinkedIn.

Spring Term Starts April 19, 2021

Thinking about how to level up your career? CSAE is proud to offer the Certified Association Executive™ program, developed especially for senior leaders, executives and managers of associations and not-for-profit organizations. Work online at your own pace as you accumulate critical transferable skills and sector-specific knowledge. Interested? Contact Eve Mechici, CAE Program Manager, for a customized one-on-one information session. Don’t delay, the spring term starts on April 19! Click here to register.

April 28, 2021

Understanding the relationship between people and technology is essential for your association, today and in the future. Find out how to make technology work for you as you seize the day  ̶  Technology Day! This half-day virtual event features a keynote address from Ricardo Wagner of Microsoft Canada on prioritizing accessibility. You’ll learn from technology-focused case studies, a discussion on cyber security and a moderated panel on the “Technology of People.” Don’t miss this chance to brush up on the soft skills you’ll need to manage the interface of people and technology. Plus, thanks to our event sponsors, the Technology Day ticket price has been reduced to $40 for CSAE members and $60 for non-members! Learn more and register here.

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The Latest COVID-19 Insights From Dr. David N. Fisman
Epidemiologist Dr. David N. Fisman returned for a fourth discussion with CSAE to share his insights about the COVID-19 pandemic. This time, the well-known expert was the closing keynote speaker at CSAE Ottawa-Gatineau’s Tête-à-Tête on February 10. Don’t miss his tips for walking – not running – towards a post-pandemic reality.

Click here to read more content on the key competencies of governance, organizational direction, leading people, operations and value to membership.

Interested in finding the latest career opportunities in the association sector? Click here to find the most recent postings, such as:

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As the essential resource for all senior association executives and volunteer leaders in Canada, this book combines best practices and easy-to-use tools to develop and enhance Board leadership. Learn the answers to key fundamental questions about a Board’s role, liability, process and policies. 

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